DDR Strichtarn Winter Trousers

DDR Strichtarn Winter Trousers

A second type Strichmuster, "Rain Drop" camouflage design was introduced in 1968, which differed from the original in having thicker brown rain straits on a greyish-green background. In production until the collapse of the DDR in 1990, numerous types of uniforms, shelter halves, helmet covers, field caps, field equipment and even a special airborne fighting vest were produced in this pattern. This camouflage was also worn in Africa by insurgent groups, particularly in Angola, and South West Africa.